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2024 Best Special Education Schools in Mississippi

7 Colleges in Mississippi
309 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$38,875 Avg Early-Career Salary
Special Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #29 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Special Education Schools in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 309 degrees in special education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Special Education School

Best Special Education Schools in Mississippi The special ed program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Special Education rankings. For our Best Overall Special Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Special Education Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Special Ed
Bachelor's Degrees in Special Ed
Master's Degrees in Special Ed

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Special Education Schools in Mississippi ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Special Education in Mississippi

The schools below may not offer all types of special ed degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Mississippi Schools in Special Ed

1
Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
39.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in special education has to take a look at Mississippi State University. Mississippi State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Mississippi State. A Best Colleges rank of #284 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mississippi State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 100 special education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the special ed program make an average of $34,610 in their early career salary.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MS
7.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Mississippi is a good option for students interested in a degree in special education. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #361 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ole Miss is a great university overall.

There were about 13 special education students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
11.9% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Mississippi College if you want to pursue a degree in special education. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 4th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 67 special education students who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent year we have data available. Special Education degree recipients from Mississippi College get an earnings boost of around $3,761 above the typical earnings of special education graduates.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$39,378 Median Starting Salary

William Carey University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in special education. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Hattiesburg. A Best Colleges rank of #634 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means William Carey University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 80 special education students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, special ed degree recipients usually make around $39,378 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MS
13.3% Growth in Graduates

Southern Miss is a large public university located in the small city of Hattiesburg. This university ranks 5th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 30 special education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MS
46.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 10th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 13 special education students who graduated with this degree at Delta State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MS

Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 11th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 4 special education students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent data year.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia287423
Florida282999
North Carolina279372
Virginia274994
Tennessee269344
South Carolina248255
Kentucky244573
Louisiana24268
Arkansas234274
Alabama233404
West Virginia20746

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One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Special Ed Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Special Education185
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities82
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities22
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented14
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances6

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific2,149
Educational Administration908
Teacher Education Subject Specific620
General Education575
Curriculum & Instruction215
Student Counseling133
Other Education67
Instructional Media Design31
Educational Assessment4
Teaching English or French2

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